Centrepoint Alliance chief executive, Angus Benbow, says he sees the Royal Commission as an opportunity rather than a threat for appropriately structured planning groups....

The high cost of acquiring and then maintaining code-monitoring status may finally serve to unite the key financial planning organisations....

Sydney-based software company TIQK has rolled out its “best interests duty” analysis for statements of advice....

Montgomery Investment Management has passed $1.5 billion in FUM and made a number of new hires....

MLC Life Insurance has appointed chief underwriter of HSBC in Hong Kong, Mick Jones, as the new head of underwriting....

Saxo Bank warns about the rough waters ahead in Q3 for complacent investors, given the prospects of a trade war....

Citing Telstra as an example, the research house has warned that investors should not invest purely for income or franking credits at the expense of sound fundamentals....

North American equities are still in the top quartile despite geopolitical tensions and talk of trade wars, data from FE Analytics shows. ...

Royal Commission letters to major superannuation funds have revealed the degree to which fund executives are facing tough questions on their travel and marketing expendit...

The Association of Financial Advisers have warned that it is financial advisers and their clients who will ultimately have to carry the cost of the code monitoring arrang...

The Financial Planning Association is urging the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority to adopt an “enhanced” approach to financial planner education pathways ...

Aon has appointed Angela San Diego as client director and national practice leader of aged care, driving Aon’s client portfolio across Australia. ...

Australia has joined a new international tax enforcement alliance in a bid to tackle offshore tax crimes, said Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer....

Two Paragem authorised representatives plus one from Financial Wisdom and another Australian Financial Advisory named among those inappropriately using the restricted ter...

The uncertainty of trade wars will continue to create volatility for capital markets, according to Natixis Investment Managers....

Centuria Capital has appointed Anna Kovarik to the role of general counsel and company secretary....

Bottom-up stock-picking is equally as effective for sustainable funds, and the use of screens is optional, Stewart Investors tells Money Management. ...

Saxo Capital Markets has announced the launch of its new pricing structure for new clients....

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has permanently banned former National Australia Bank employees, Danny Merheb and Samar Merjan. ...

Franklin Templeton has made two senior hires to its Sydney distribution team, appointing Felicity Walsh and Amy Teh into key roles....